Jordan Wheeler facts for kids
Jordan Wheeler is a talented Cree-Canadian writer who was born in 1964. He has written many books especially for children. He also writes scripts for TV shows that appear on channels like APTN and CBC. Jordan even won a special award called a Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series for his work on a show called renegadepress.com. He is a member of the George Gordon First Nation, which is a First Nations community located in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Jordan Wheeler's TV Shows and Films
Jordan Wheeler has worked on many different TV shows and films. He often writes the stories and scripts for these programs. Sometimes, he also helps produce the shows, which means he helps manage how they are made.
Writing for Television
As a writer, Jordan creates the dialogue and plot for characters and stories. As a producer, he helps make sure the show gets made. This includes overseeing the creative side. Here are some of the TV shows and films he has worked on:
| Year | Program | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2014 | Arctic Air | Writer, Creative Producer, Consulting Producer |
| 2010 | Cashing In | Writer |
| 2004-2008 | Renegadepress.com | Writer, Supervising Producer |
| 2002, 2006 | Wapos Bay | Writer, Story Editor |
| 2002 | Tipi Tales | Writer |
| 1993-1996 | North of 60 | Writer |
Awards and Recognitions
Jordan Wheeler has received several awards for his writing. These awards celebrate his talent and hard work in creating stories for TV and books.
Honoring His Work
Awards like the Gemini Award recognize the best in Canadian television. The Writers Guild of Canada also gives awards to talented writers.
| Year | Award | Product | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Dramatic Series | North of 60 | Nominee |
| 2005 | Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Renegadepress.com: "Dying to Connect" | Nominee |
| 2006 | Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Renegadepress.com series | Nominee |
| 2006 | Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Renegadepress.com: "The Rez" | Winner |
| 2007 | Writers Guild of Canada Youth Award | Renegadepress.com: "The Rez" | Nominee |
| 2008 | Writers Guild of Canada Youth Award | Renegadepress.com: "The Third Wheel" | Nominee |
| 2010 | Paris Book Festival for Children's Literature | Just a Walk | Runner Up |
| 2010 | Paris Book Festival for Children's Literature | Chuck in the City | Honorable Mention |
